Johnnie proudly served his country in the U.S. Marines as a sergeant having been awarded a Good Conduct Medal as well as receiving training in Tactics of the Marine Rifle Squad, The Marine NCO, Armory Procedures, and served as an Instructor of Rifle Marksmanship.

He had been a truck driver and had also worked at Duffy Tool.

Johnnie was a member of the American Legion and AMVETS. Also he enjoyed playing golf and being with his dogs.

He is survived by his wife, whom he married March 4, 2004, Beth Robbins; four children; brother, Larry (Leslie) Stilts; sister, Rose (Chad) Robbins; several nieces and nephews; two dogs, Sarge and Stella also survive.

Johnnie was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Ruth Byrd and identical twin brother, Jack Robbins.

Cremation was chosen.

Burial of ashes will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2015 at Elm Ridge Memorial Park Cemetery.

Family and friends are asked to arrive at Elm Ridge Funeral Home by 1:45 p.m. at which time you will be directed to the graveside where military rites will be conducted.

Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital or A.R.F. of Muncie.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at elmridgefuneralhome.com.